YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea - The senior U.S. commander in South Korea presented awards to the 2010 U.S. Forces Korea Civilian Employees of the Year at a ceremony here Nov. 5.
Along with other senior ROK-U.S. Alliance leaders and guests, Gen. Walter L. Sharp, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, and Command Sgt. Major Robert Winzenried honored the 16 awardees.
"Our civilian employees in Korea continue to be an essential component in the defense of the Republic of Korea and in maintaining security and stability throughout this region," Sharp said. "Your service and dedication are an inspiration to us all and each of you plays a vital role in ensuring USFK and this alliance succeeds every single day."
The United Nations Command Honor Guard Company and the 8th Army Band performed at the ceremony. Following a group photo, a reception was held at the Dragon Hill Lodge.
The winners were:
Managers of the Year
Mr. Peter M. Mann
Supervisory Management Analyst
ACofS, J1, U.S. Forces Korea
Mr. Kim Min-tae
Supervisory Budget Analyst
ACofS, G8, Eighth Army
Supervisors of the Year
Mr. Andrew M. Allen
Supervisory Fire Protection Inspector
Directorate of Emergency Services, Daegu Garrison
IMCOM-Korea
Mr. Yu Chong-an
Auto Mechanic Foreman
Directorate of Logistics, Yongsan Garrison
IMCOM-Korea
Professionals of the Year
Mr. Patrick H. Hatch
Advanced Geospatial Intelligence Lead
6th Intelligence Squadron, 480th ISR Wing
Osan Air Base
Mr. Cho Yong-ho
Architect
Directorate of Public Works, Red Cloud Garrison
IMCOK-Korea
Administrators of the Year
Mr. Alan D. Kincaid
Physical Security Specialist
14th MP Detachment, USFK Provost Marshal
Mr. Kim Yong-ui
Mail Transportation Supervisor
Det. 1, PACAF Air Postal Squadron
Osan Air Base
Technicians of the Year
Mr. Michael A. Hemming
IT Specialist (Network)
201st Signal Company, 1st Signal Brigade
Mr. Kim Yong-sik
Construction Inspector
8th Civil Engineering Squadron, 8th Fighter Wing
Kunsan Air Base
Clerical Employees of the Year
Ms. Julie Y. Bobitka
Secretary
607th Support Group, 7th Air Force
Osan Air Base
Ms. Cho Hyong-suk
Supply Technician
201st Signal Company, 1st Signal Brigade
Customer Service Employee of the Year
Ms. Yun Chi-yong
Telephone Operator
201st Signal Company, 1st Signal Brigade
Skilled Employee of the Year
Mr. Kim Chong-su
Automotive Mechanic Senior Leader
Directorate of Logistics, Yongsan Garrison
IMCOM-Korea
Laborer of the Year
Mr. Pak Chu-yong
Heavy Laborer
12th Korean Service Corps Company
Korea Service Corps Battalion, Area I
Korean Service Corps Employee of the Year
Mr. Kwak Tong-hyon
Water Survival Instructor
8th Army Training Support Activity
Korean Service Corps Battalion, Area III
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